Pretty much everybody loves cinnamon rolls, am I right? But sometimes it’s nice to change it up a little with some seasonal flavors. Cranberry and orange is one of those classic fall and winter flavor combos- that is just so happens to be perfect in a cinnamon roll. The tartness of the cranberries and the…
I’ve been wanting to try this Lemon Bliss Cake recipe over at King Arthur Flour, for like, forever. Well at least since they emailed it to me. The thing is, that I really haven’t had an occasion to make a full sized bunt cake. While I often do bake for the heck of it, even without an occasion, having a full…
I have been wanting to try making homemade salted soft caramels for-evvv-er. (Name that movie?) Don’t they seem like they would make a wonderful homemade Christmas gift? Perfect for teachers, friends at church, or the UPS guys who has delivered all 1,253 of your Amazon Christmas packages on time this year! (Seriously, show your poor UPS guys some appreciation, all…
♬ On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree…. ♬ You guys! 12 days until Christmas! It’s time to seriously get our holiday baking on. First up, a little twist on the classic sugar cookie: the hazelnut sugar cookie bar.
Pumpkin Pie. You just can’t do Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie. In fact, I’m reasonably sure it’s illegal not to have a pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.
How do you guys feel about pumpkin spice lattes? It seems like people either love them or hate them. (Did you guys see the guy on Instagram protesting The PSL? Cracked me up.)
Life: Do you remember the first time you had your in laws, or future in laws over for dinner? The first time I did was actually to my parents house, so the two sets of rents’ could meet each other. Charlie and I were already engaged, or talking about getting engaged, I don’t really remember…
Hi guys! I just had to share one more no churn ice cream recipe with you before summer is over. (Aiden is already back in school! Can you believe it?! Where does the time go?) Mostly, I have to share this because I’m completly obsessed with no churn ice cream… But, I will also say this one…
Life: Our latest project has been buying a new bed. Well, mattress, mattresses. We have a great headboard/footboard, a huge king sized espresso sleigh bed, which I adore. And we had an oh so comfortable (for me at least) plush mattress, but it’s hit that way too worn out point (where it was starting to…
Ok, I know I’m supposed to be writing about BBQ. It’s summer, and I only recently bough a new grill, and yada, yada, yada. But, the thing is I was trying a new recipe on the grill, and I unfortunately incinerated a rack of ribs. Yes, I do mean incinerated; and there is still a…
It’s about that time of year again, where it’s become pretty much obligatory for me to complain about the weather. We’ve hit May, and I desperately want it to be summer. I’m ready for sunshine, backyard BBQ, ice cream, and swimsuit season! (Well, ok, I’m never actually ready for swimsuit season, but I’d like to be….
Last week we did the Super Bowl, wings, and advice for the guys. But, it’s about to get all girly around here today. It’s all Valentines, hearts, and cupcakes. Plus, we’ve gotta be fair, so some advice for the ladies. Let’s be honest, the guys might need a little help figuring us women out… but…
♫ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go… Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again, With candy canes and silver lanes aglow… ♫ Less then a week until Christmas my friends, and I am so excited! Presents wrapped, ✓check. Plans made with family, ✓check. Menu’s planned, ✓check. Christmas baking… time to…
I am getting so excited for Christmas! It’s my absolute favorite holiday, even though it always seems like there’s so much to do to get ready. But, I’m well on my way this year. The decorations are up. Tristan and I did the tree together. Actually, mostly Tristan did the tree, and I watched. I…
Hey friends. I don’t know what’s wrong with me this week. It might be the fact that I’m cutting down on my caffeine (So rude. And yes I know I’ve done it to myself.), or that I haven’t slept great all week, or maybe I’m coming down with another cold (really hope not…), but I’m…